10 hot new books for kids
Whether you're keen to stimulate your child's interest in reading or you're on the lookout for new material for a seasoned reader, our list of the hottest new children's books for all ages and abilities will give you plenty to choose from.
1. Not Me! by Nicola Killen (0-3 year-olds)
A lovely picture book for the very young. Somebody's been making a mess, but no-one's owning up to it! With simple, rhyming text and charming characters, this is guaranteed to win over younger book lovers.
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2. Never Shake a Rattlesnake by Michaela Morgan and Nick Sharratt (1 - 5 year-olds
For fans of Never use a Knife and Fork and Nick Sharrett's trademark illustrations and witty, rhyming text, this is another sure-fire hit for pre-schoolers. Full of lots of helpful advice, such as 'Don't picnic with a python in the park' and 'Don't keep a chameleon in the dark', which 1-5 year olds will find hilarious.
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3. Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide by Mara Bergman and Nick Malard (2 - 5 year-olds)
The third perfect bedtime story about little Oliver, who in this story has to go on a fantastic adventure to find his teddy before he can go to sleep.
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4. The Pirate-Cruncher by Jonny Duddle (5 - 8 year-olds)
A fantastically illustrated pirate picture book. Captain Purplebeard and his crew have set sail to a mysterious island they have heard is bursting with pirate booty! But they haven't bargained on the hideous Pirate Cruncher who guards the gold. The story is quite long and the language not simple, and there's a twist at the end that needs thinking about, so this is best suited for 5 to 8 year-olds.
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